French Bread

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French bread is a classic bread recipe that originated in France. It is a staple in French cuisine and is known for its crusty exterior and soft interior. French bread is commonly used to make sandwiches or enjoyed on its own. This recipe will guide you through the process of making delicious homemade French bread.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
120 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Total Time:
145 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 10
Serving Size 1.77 oz

Ingredients

12.68 fl oz

Water

17.65 oz

Bread Flour

2 tsp

Salt

2 tsp

active dry yeast

0.88 oz

Cornmeal

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

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Mixing

Step 2

Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.

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Kneading

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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Resting

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

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Shaping

Step 5

Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a baguette shape.

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Resting

Step 6

Place the shaped baguettes on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let them rise for 30 minutes.

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Preheating

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Score the top of each baguette with a sharp knife.

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Baking

Step 8

Bake the baguettes for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.

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Cooling

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the baguettes cool on a wire rack before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (84.05%)
Protein (12.45%)
Fat (3.5%)

Fat:
1 g (9 kcal)

Protein:
8 g (32 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
54 g (216 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 4.6905 kcal 0.23%
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Fat 0.0177 g 0.01%
Carbohydrates 0.9558 g 0.19%
Sodium 6.903 mg 1.38%
Fibers 0.0354 g 0.09%
Sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 0.1416 g 0.17%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Calcium 0.0177 mg 0%
Iron 0.3186 mg 0.06%
Potassium 1.5576 mg 0.31%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.0354 mg 2.72%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Zinc 0.0708 mg 0.01%
Selenium 0.6195 mcg 0.12%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Cuisines French
Course Breads Snacks
Cultural Hanukkah Ramadan
Cost Under $10 $10 to $20 $20 to $30 $30 to $40
Demographics Kids Friendly Teen Friendly Heart Healthy
Diet Mediterranean Diet Flexitarian Diet MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Paleo Diet Atkins Diet Vegetarian Diet Pescatarian Diet Lacto-Vegetarian Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack Supper
Difficulty Level Medium

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